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Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Scharon Harding
Source published: 15/10/2026, 21:22:15 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 22:29:35 UTC
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Briefings
Plex partnered with Fandango to integrate ticketing into its movie title pages, allowing US users to purchase tickets for currently playing films. This collaboration leverages Plex's streaming data to drive direct attribution and revenue, with Fandango managing 31,000 screens in the US. The integration enables studios and advertisers to track audience intent through cross-platform viewing metrics.
Key points
- Plex integrated Fandango ticketing directly into movie title pages for US users starting today.
- Fandango manages ticket sales across 31,000 screens in the United States.
Context and limitations
This article is a preprint and does not contain verified sales figures, specific revenue numbers, or confirmed partnership dates beyond the announcement date.
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